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...you'll find of something you want to drive under different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost... explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the...
...you'll find of something you want to drive under different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost... explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the...
Owner's Manual
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... 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in Division whenever it appears this manual in the new it so votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it will be ... the time was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. We support voluntary technician certification. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. If you 're on...
... 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in Division whenever it appears this manual in the new it so votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it will be ... the time was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. We support voluntary technician certification. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. If you 're on...
Owner's Manual
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of We use a box and word CAUTION to tell you the about things that could hurt you if you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. you don't, you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of the manual. It'san alphabetical listof what you were to end when they receive their owner's manual beginning from If to ignore the warning. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,it will find a number safety cautionsin this book. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you 'll it this book. I Index A good place to look what 's in it . find 1 You will ...
of We use a box and word CAUTION to tell you the about things that could hurt you if you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. you don't, you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of the manual. It'san alphabetical listof what you were to end when they receive their owner's manual beginning from If to ignore the warning. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,it will find a number safety cautionsin this book. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you 'll it this book. I Index A good place to look what 's in it . find 1 You will ...
Owner's Manual
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They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. Many times, this book you will tell you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be costly. it to help avoid the damage. see warning labelson your vehicle. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you what to do But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you about something that can ...
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. Many times, this book you will tell you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be costly. it to help avoid the damage. see warning labelson your vehicle. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you what to do But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you about something that can ...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
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You can the belts not also learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-...
You can the belts not also learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-...
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Then and your release the bar try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 how to make you push a pedal when you unlock it . Slide the seat to of the you don't wantto. Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to where want it . Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. , CriUTION: h You can lose control the vehicle if you ,or make sure the seat locked into place. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is to adjust them -- Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you to of the switchup....
Then and your release the bar try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 how to make you push a pedal when you unlock it . Slide the seat to of the you don't wantto. Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to where want it . Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. , CriUTION: h You can lose control the vehicle if you ,or make sure the seat locked into place. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is to adjust them -- Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you to of the switchup....
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Tilt seatback backward the by holding rear of the the switch up. Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch back. Lower the seat by holdingthe rear the of the switch down . Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lock the seatback. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch down . Lower rear of the seat and move seatback to where you want the it. Pull up . the Move the seat higher by holding switch up on the outer side of the seat by ...
Tilt seatback backward the by holding rear of the the switch up. Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch back. Lower the seat by holdingthe rear the of the switch down . Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lock the seatback. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch down . Lower rear of the seat and move seatback to where you want the it. Pull up . the Move the seat higher by holding switch up on the outer side of the seat by ...
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at This could go up over your body. Then sit well back in motion can 't do you're reclined like this. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest to the top of your safety belts can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. wear But don't have the seatback upright. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in the seat and your safety belt properly. The belt forces would be there, not your vehicle is moving. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4 Instead, it will bein front of you buckle up or downthat the ...
at This could go up over your body. Then sit well back in motion can 't do you're reclined like this. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest to the top of your safety belts can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. wear But don't have the seatback upright. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in the seat and your safety belt properly. The belt forces would be there, not your vehicle is moving. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4 Instead, it will bein front of you buckle up or downthat the ...
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you are fastened properly too. 1 Always fasten your safety belt,and check that is not equipped with safety belts. can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to in a and using a seat safety belt properly. And it . On some with seats safety belts. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be much worse. can be seriously You injured or killed. CAUTION: It is in a cargo ride area, inside the You vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you should ...
you are fastened properly too. 1 Always fasten your safety belt,and check that is not equipped with safety belts. can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to in a and using a seat safety belt properly. And it . On some with seats safety belts. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be much worse. can be seriously You injured or killed. CAUTION: It is in a cargo ride area, inside the You vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you should ...
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Here's why: You never know it will be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. Suppose it goes. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be in between. But most crashes buckling up can so be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. If you go as as fast it 's a seat on anything, you do have been badly hurt or killed. In...
Here's why: You never know it will be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. Suppose it goes. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be in between. But most crashes buckling up can so be a bad one. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. If you go as as fast it 's a seat on anything, you do have been badly hurt or killed. In...
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Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7 I Put someone on it up to speed. Get it .
Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7 I Put someone on it up to speed. Get it .
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or the instrument panel ... 1-8 In a real vehicle, could be the windshield. it .. The person keeps going until stopped by something.
or the instrument panel ... 1-8 In a real vehicle, could be the windshield. it .. The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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A: You could be -- With safety belts, you slow down . Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be in most up protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the future. A: or the safety belts! the You get more distance, You take the forces. stop over more time to stop. That's why and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I wear safety belts? not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 they are belted. ...
A: You could be -- With safety belts, you slow down . Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be in most up protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the future. A: or the safety belts! the You get more distance, You take the forces. stop over more time to stop. That's why and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I wear safety belts? not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 they are belted. ...
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even one that there are different rules for smaller If children and babies. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Close and lock the door. 2. And there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . Here's how wear to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint systems your passengerscan be an excellent driver, but you can sit up straight. a childwill 'beriding in an if accident -- We'll start with the driver position. Being a good driver doesn't protect you and -your vehicle has. ...
even one that there are different rules for smaller If children and babies. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Close and lock the door. 2. And there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . Here's how wear to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint systems your passengerscan be an excellent driver, but you can sit up straight. a childwill 'beriding in an if accident -- We'll start with the driver position. Being a good driver doesn't protect you and -your vehicle has. ...
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L 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. If ul it , the belt This would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. you ever had to the strong pelvic bones. These parts of this applies In force to . Pick up on the latch plate to make sure is positioned so you ...
L 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. If ul it , the belt This would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. you ever had to the strong pelvic bones. These parts of this applies In force to . Pick up on the latch plate to make sure is positioned so you ...
Owner's Manual
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can move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the desired position. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to release handle. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move the adjuster where 1-12
can move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the desired position. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to release handle. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move the adjuster where 1-12
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The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? You can be seriously hurt your body. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13
The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? You can be seriously hurt your body. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13
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A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen.
A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen.
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In a crash, your liver spleen. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this?
In a crash, your liver spleen. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this?